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David Montgomery or Khalil HerbertWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: David Montgomery is listed out (groin) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

David Montgomery is a Houston Texans running back who averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Khalil Herbert is a Cincinnati Bengals running back who averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game across 12 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBHouston Texans#29 RB
David Montgomery
PPG
8.4
Games
5
Rush Yds
138
Rush TDs
2
Rec
7
Rec Yds
67
Bye
Week 8
RBCincinnati Bengals
Khalil Herbert
PPG
5.8
Games
12
Rush Yds
248
Rush TDs
2
Rec
12
Rec Yds
85
Bye
Week 12

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Montgomery vs Khalil Herbert: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDavid MontgomeryKhalil Herbert
PPG (Half-PPR)8.45.8
Games Played512
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)4270
Rushing Yards138248
Rush Yds/Game27.620.7
Rushing TDs22
Receptions712
Receiving Yards6785
Targets70
Total TDs32
Age29-
Experience7 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start David Montgomery or Khalil Herbert in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8.

Should I draft David Montgomery or Khalil Herbert in 2026 fantasy football?▾

David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 across 12. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert average in 2026?▾

David Montgomery averaged 8.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

David Montgomery (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Khalil Herbert (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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